Gravesend, King Street 1902
Photo ref: 49028
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Photo ref: 49028
Photo of Gravesend, King Street 1902

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Caddell's Printing Office at number 1, King Street, just visible on the extreme left and next door to the Jackson Brothers' drapery store, was founded by John Samuel Caddell, a stationer, bookbinder, stamp distributor and the publisher of the Gravesend Journal. The entrance to the narrow High Street is just behind the people on the left. The tramcar service, whose tracks are apparent in the foreground, was introduced during the closing decades of the 19th century.

Memories of Gravesend, King Street 1902

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Arthur is sadly no longer with us, but his wife Rene is still alive and living in a retirement home in Gravesend. Arthur was a great friend of my father-in-law Laurie Shrosbree who lives in Gravesend and is now 93 years old. One of Arthur's daughters still lives in Gravesend and the other one (Christina) lives in Australia. If you are a member of Facebook there are a few groups on there for people who grew up in Gravesend to share their memories.
I first came to Gravesend with an advance party to re-open Milton Barracks in 1947. During my time there I met a Gravesend Girl and we were married at Milton Church in 1948. I was posted from Milton Barracks to the School of Artillery where I remained until my Demob in 1949. We lived with my Wife's mother in one bedroom for 7yrs. We got a House when my wife was expecting our second child - ...see more
Our advance party arrived at Milton Barracks around June (could be wrong) to re-open the Barracks to commence training. As I remember, being the advance party the Cooks didn't consider we were worth feeding so we were rationed. In order to get a good meal we went around town looking for chippies etc. When we got more used to the town the pubs came next, then the good old Prom. During my happy ...see more
Does anyone remember the great pianist Arthur Greenslade who lived on Stonebridge Hill, Northfleet? His mother was Hilda. They lived next door to the Day family, my mom's family. Arthur spent a lot of time out here in the States. I hope to hear from someone. All the best, Clive Jeffrey.